Eamon Ryan
Question:167 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount her Department spent in 2002 on software licences; the amount of that budget which was spent on the products of a company (details supplied); if her Department uses Linux or similar open-source software; and if it has a policy position on the promotion and use of such open-source software, in the interests of cost savings or the development of a more transparent software industry. [24284/03]